Shopping for skimmer need Advice

Discussion in 'Protein Skimmers' started by Ant, Jan 1, 2010.

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  1. Ant

    Ant Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a 75 gallon tank that ill be starting up shortly for a FOWLR, sump is sorta not a option at the moment, so looking for a nice HOB protein skimmer, after all the research i think i was going to get

    AquaC Remora Pro Protein Skimmer With Mag-Drive 3 Pump


    will this be suitable for my tank, not looking to spend 500+ on a protein skimmer, i would if i could but just out my budget, probably be willing to go 300 Max.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Ant, Jan 1, 2010
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thats a great skimmer, so I have heard.



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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I heard the same. The Aqua C's seem to be the highest rated of the reasonably priced skimmers.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It's a good skimmer, but IMO it's overrated as far as tank size goes. The max on the HOB Remora Skimmer is 75 gal. I would try to get a skimmer that is rated around 100 gal or even larger. I use a Precision Marine RL125 on my 55. I love it. It's not too expensive and works great.
     
    GuitarMan89, Jan 1, 2010
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